I wasn't sure where to post this. I don't think many folks read this section regularly and we don't have a section for METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA yet, although I hope we set one up soon.

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If you haven’t heard, Goodman Games is going to re-release the original 1E version of Metamorphosis Alpha through a kickstart. I’ve known about this for several months, but it wasn’t made public until it was announced at Gary Con last Friday. (I was there and had a blast!)

While I’ve become a bit unhappy with some kickstarts, this one has the advantage that the material is pretty much all finished and ready to go.

(1) The rulebook will be oversized. The intent is to replicate the exact rulebook only, since the font size was around 9, the whole thing will be blown up by around 10%. It will be specially stitched, I think in the same process used in the 1E AD&D rulebooks. (The ones that hold up 35 years later.)

(2) A new MA module was released at Gary Con and should hit store shelves in a few weeks. I got to play in that module as it was GMed by its author (Michael Curtis) and it was a blast.

(3) Three additional modules have been commissioned to be released in the next year. (Two are already finished and the third was being playtested at Gary Con.) The modules are to be released in PDF form at first, and then a printed version later. Goodman’s plan was to bundle all three into a single volume, but I’m pushing him hard to get three separate booklets so consumers see more product on the shelves. I suspect some of this comes down to how well the kickstart does.

Anyway, I’m excited that a major game company has picked up the ball and is running with it. MA is a great game and hopefully this will give it the exposure it deserves.

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

I just bought the PDF from DriveThruNow for $6 just so I can become familiar with the rules. I love what the full hardcover version of the book will include, so once I get the change together, I'm getting my tome-sized edition of Metamorphosis Alpha.

I don't get why people are complaining about the cost. This book will be designed to last and will include a lot of magazine articles and other material all in one book. At least I won't be tearing up my old Dragon Magazines trying to find random tables and rules anymore. Besides, my middle aged eyes will like the oversized type.

I don't get why people are complaining about the cost. This book will be designed to last and will include a lot of magazine articles and other material all in one book. At least I won't be tearing up my old Dragon Magazines trying to find random tables and rules anymore. Besides, my middle aged eyes will like the oversized type.

Because some people would have liked a cheaper option. That way those that wanted a big fancy $80 over-sized hardcover could choose one, while those who wanted a regular $40 soft-cover could get what they wanted.I would have liked a book to play with & use regularly.$80 book, plus any extras like adventures or dice bags, then shipping also. (probably separate shipping since different release dates)So the cost could be significant.

Im not saying its not a great project, it would have been nice for a different option.

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I don't get why people are complaining about the cost. This book will be designed to last and will include a lot of magazine articles and other material all in one book. At least I won't be tearing up my old Dragon Magazines trying to find random tables and rules anymore. Besides, my middle aged eyes will like the oversized type.

Because some people would have liked a cheaper option. That way those that wanted a big fancy $80 over-sized hardcover could choose one, while those who wanted a regular $40 soft-cover could get what they wanted.I would have liked a book to play with & use regularly.$80 book, plus any extras like adventures or dice bags, then shipping also. (probably separate shipping since different release dates)So the cost could be significant.

Im not saying its not a great project, it would have been nice for a different option.

IMO, I can't imagine this association will just stop after a few new modules and a special edition rules-and-more book...

Price: $14.99Ships in 3-5 business daysMetamorphosis Alpha is the world's first science-fiction role-playing game. Originally published in 1976 by TSR Rules, this edition makes the classic game available to gamers of all ages again.This version incorporates all the changes included in the RPGNow version, minus the hex paper on the last page. Keep an eye out for the Metamorphosis Alpha adventure module "The House On The Hill" to accompany these rules.

Has there been a list of what MA articles will be included in the book?

The Dragon has a few:#4 Androids on board the warden#5 More on MA#6 Clone Bank Alpha#8 Still more additions to MA#13 The Bionic supplement#14 The total person in MA#16 MA Modifications#23 Water Adventures on MA

Luckily I have the Dragon Archive on disc, but some people might want these.

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Meh...never mind, I found the table of contents. It has all those & more. Nice.

_________________To defend: This is the Pact. But when life loses its value, and is taken for naught - then the Pact is to Avenge.

Well, I just pledged in Kickstarter. I was sad that the previous Kickstarter for the DCC-RPG came and went without me being able to join, but the tax refund is in and I want a part of this RPG history.

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

Id really like to see a Gamma World relaunch. Not a crappy card game by WOC. The 3rd (or is it 4th?) edition rules, reprints of all those great Dragon Mag articles, some adventures. But I guess WOC still owns the rights?

_________________To defend: This is the Pact. But when life loses its value, and is taken for naught - then the Pact is to Avenge.

Id really like to see a Gamma World relaunch. Not a crappy card game by WOC. The 3rd (or is it 4th?) edition rules, reprints of all those great Dragon Mag articles, some adventures. But I guess WOC still owns the rights?

Yeah, I'm not privy to all of the details on how Jim Ward managed to keep the rights to METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA, but I know that WotC still owns the rights to most of the old TSR games.

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

Id really like to see a Gamma World relaunch. Not a crappy card game by WOC. The 3rd (or is it 4th?) edition rules, reprints of all those great Dragon Mag articles, some adventures. But I guess WOC still owns the rights?

Besides, Jim Wampler has been working on his own version of Gamma World that he's calling Mutant Crawl Classics. He says that it's in early playtest stages. Who knows, maybe someday Goodman Games will produce it with Jim, or maybe Jim will produce it on his own, (after some rule tweaks, I'd guess).

Of course, this doesn't stop you for picking up an old copy of Gamma World and starting an old school game with your friends. Also, isn't Mutant Future a Gamma World clone from the makers of Labyrinth Lord? A pdf of Mutant Future might be fairly cheap on DriveThruNow.

That's an interesting question. The "draft" version that Joseph sent to me has borders and such and is what the deluxe hardcover will look like. I hadn't thought about trying to print it but I would guess larger paper or smaller font, and I couldn't read the font if it gets much smaller.

I suppose that Joseph would have to weigh in on this to get an official word.

"The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." -- Gary Gygax"Don't ask me what you need to hit. Just roll the die and I will let you know!" -- Dave Arneson

Welp, I finally shelled out some cash for this. the Stretch rewards finally got me to throw in. Lots of good content, and after explaining the premise of the game with my Son and the rest of the 14yo's I run games for, they were excited. That was the kicker (no pun intended)

FWIW- I have never backed a KS. Ever. And I have opposed the whole idea of such in the past. I have missed out on some cool old school goodness, but I have (had) a weird hangup about the non traditional way of publishing via KS. So, I hope this will be worth it, lol

Looking fwd to getting my grubby hands on it.

_________________"Maybe I'm just getting too old to want to have to deal with a heap o' rules and the steaming heap o' rules lawyers who go with them."Gary Gygax

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